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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part 1, Chapter 8 | Part 1, Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Upon Bessie Black Bull's second trip to trade baskets at Jim Thatcher's store, what does she get?
(a) Wool material and a coat with a zipper.
(b) Calico cloth and a coat with wooden buttons.
(c) Wool cloth and a coat with carved antler buttons.
(d) Calico material and a coat with brass buttons.

2. When Bessie Black Bull goes back to town a third time, what does she trade with Indian women in exchange for information about Blue Elk?
(a) Basketry.
(b) Firewood.
(c) Calico.
(d) Wool.

3. When Jim Thatcher tells Bessie Black Bull that Frank No Deer's death was self-defense, what does she do?
(a) She returns to the Southern Ute reservation.
(b) She tells him it is too late, that George is dead.
(c) She and Tom part ways, as she believes they will look for him.
(d) She does not believe him, so she and Tom quickly leave town.

4. What does Frank No Deer buy with the $15 he steals?
(a) A new suit.
(b) A plow.
(c) Sheep.
(d) Traps.

5. Tom Black Bull's parents teach him the methods of building lodges, preparing food for winter, and what else?
(a) Farming corn.
(b) Hunting buffalo.
(c) Keeping his spirit in tune with nature.
(d) Making pots from clay.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do George and Bessie Black Bull opt for when the white man's method of support fails?

2. George and Bessie Black Bull are compelled to work where for the white man?

3. Twisted in spirit by first learning as a boy, then in young adulthood trying to kill memories and old influences, what happens to Tom?

4. What is Bessie's response to the situation her man has gotten into?

5. After two years, George and Bessie Black Bull are in debt for how much to the white man?

(see the answer key)

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